Barry Jones
Driving Complex Construction Projects from Vision to Reality | Executive Leader in Project Delivery, Risk Mitigation & High-Stakes Execution | Turning Challenges into Milestones
- Role
- Project Executive at Wilshire Construction Lp
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barry Jones
I’m a construction executive who builds companies, not just projects. Over the…
Experience
Project Executive
Oct 2016 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Scaled Company from Boutique to Market LeaderS: Company had 3 projects and minimal market presence.T: Needed to scale operations to compete in the L.A. construction market.A: Partnered with leadership to develop scalable operations systems, hire key staff, and implement performance metrics.R: Contributed to growth from 3 projects to becoming the #3 General Contractor in Los Angeles by square footage (The Real Deal). Standardized Operations to Improve Profitability and PredictabilityS: Lack of uniform policies led to inefficiencies and inconsistent outcomes across projects.T: Create standardized workflows and enforceable company-wide procedures.A: Spearheaded implementation of Procore across all departments and established formal SOPs for project management.R: Improved operational efficiency and project reporting accuracy, reducing project delivery time by 15% and change order disputes by 40%. Improved Financial Oversight & Cost ControlS: Financial visibility across projects was limited, impacting forecasting.T: Build financial transparency and control into operational processes.A: Developed and implemented financial best practices, including real-time cost tracking, forecasting protocols, and executive reporting.R: Enabled more accurate budgeting and improved project margins by 10–12% across multiple builds. Executive Leadership in Business OperationsS: As company grew, executive decision-making required broader operational insights.T: Ensure construction leadership had a seat at the strategy table.A: Participated in C-level decision-making regarding hiring, policy creation, client negotiation, and strategic planning.R: Helped shape long-term business direction, contributing to 300%+ growth in annual revenue during tenure.
Skills
- Subcontracting
- Process Scheduler
- Cost Control
- Submittals
- Contract Negotiation
- Osha 30-Hour
- Leed Accredited
- Blueprint Reading
- Bim
- Prolog
- Construction
- Rfi
- Value Engineering
- Pre-Construction
- Contract Management
- Navisworks
- Construction Drawings
- Construction Management
- Leed
- Leed Ap
- Change Orders
- P3
- Suretrack
- Cost Management
- Construction Safety
- Green Building
- Renovation
- Primavera P6
- Constructability
- Mep
- Cpm Scheduling
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